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Take a break from the Aspen crowds and hike the short climb up to Linkins Lake. The trailhead is located about 1.8 miles toward Aspen from the Independence Pass summit. The climb is fairly steep - about 500 ft in elevation gain over 1+ mile,...More

We had heard this may be a nice alternative to Maroon Bells, which is touristy and typically costs money to take a bus over to it. We took our kids, ages 7 and 9 and it was easily one of the highlights of our trip....More

This is a beautiful hike through vast wide open lands along the Independence Pass. The grade is not steep at all; it is sometimes hard to find the trail, as even in June there is snow on the ground and the ground is spongy and...More

We happened upon this hike driving along Independence Pass towards Aspen. It's not far from the Continental Divide overlook. It's easy to pull off and park at the trail head by Roaring Fork River. It is a beautiful short hike with fantastic views gaining a...More

The hike is fairly steep but it is short ( less than a mile ) and the view is one of our favorites. We take a lunch and sit on top of the world and feel sorry for all the people who have never experienced...More

Ya know what? I haven't hiked everything in Colorado, but I've done some, and heard and read about a lot more, and this lake is probably one of the most accessible alpine lakes that *also* won't have 1,000 of your best friends there with you....More

The trail-head is at the hairpin turn before the main overlook spot at independence pass.
not a super difficult hike (im 28 and in decent shape). I went with my fiance and we were the only people on the mountain, which was a nice change...More

Anyone who is looking for peace of mind should definitely look for this trail, it is somewhat steep, very close to Independence pass, but, once you reach the top, you will get a spectacular view of lake and it is absolutely quiet at the top,...More

This hike brings you out of Aspen up Independence Pass, so you are already going to see amazing views. The trail is somewhat vertical, and not too long, but a good workout. What you will see is beautiful views, waterfalls, flora and fauna, and a...More

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